# Rotorway RW152 - Type: Engine model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 55006 - Manufacturer (registry): ROTORWAY - Model: RW152 - Engine type: Reciprocating - Power: 150 hp - Installed in: 25 registered aircraft - Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/rotorway-rw152 Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs) Matched to this engine model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment. None matched. ## Registered aircraft (25) - [N162BZ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N162BZ): [St Denis Robert G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ST%20DENIS%20ROBERT%20G), [Lake City, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Lake%20City), built 1994, S/N DS0317 - [N19PR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N19PR): [Bowman Raymond C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOWMAN%20RAYMOND%20C), [Topsfield, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/Topsfield), built 1991, S/N 3547 - [N2093Q](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2093Q): [Shinn Kenneth S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHINN%20KENNETH%20S), [Portland, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Portland), S/N 3237 - [N259NB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N259NB): [Oswald Emil F Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OSWALD%20EMIL%20F%20JR), [Norton, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Norton), S/N 001 - [N27907](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N27907): [Mcguire Dale](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCGUIRE%20DALE), [Heathsville, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Heathsville), built 1996, S/N 3009 - [N324RB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N324RB): [Bocott Jeffrey D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOCOTT%20JEFFREY%20D), [Gig Harbor, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Gig%20Harbor), built 1994, S/N 003 - [N418JD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N418JD): [Dunham Jeff D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DUNHAM%20JEFF%20D), [Sherman Oaks, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Sherman%20Oaks), S/N DUNHAM 1 - [N43AJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N43AJ): [Bell Homer K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BELL%20HOMER%20K), [Hillsboro, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Hillsboro), built 2010, S/N 11152 - [N5040F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5040F): [Christy Parker Consulting LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CHRISTY%20PARKER%20CONSULTING%20LLC), [Wake Forest, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Wake%20Forest), S/N 3932501 - [N51017](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N51017): [Faber Vincent L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FABER%20VINCENT%20L), [Andale, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Andale), S/N F883417 - [N51669](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N51669): [Sheldon Mary K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHELDON%20MARY%20K), [Burnsville, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Burnsville), S/N 3253 - [N5392U](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5392U): [Holliday Bill](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOLLIDAY%20BILL), [Fredonia, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Fredonia), S/N RW152-1965 - [N614S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N614S): [Dubert Jay](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DUBERT%20JAY), [Hedgesville, WV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WV/Hedgesville), built 2008, S/N 3298 - [N62483](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N62483): [Three Zero Whiskey LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/THREE%20ZERO%20WHISKEY%20LLC), [Kalamazoo, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Kalamazoo), built 2002, S/N 2001 - [N66RM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N66RM): [Zelek Daniel](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ZELEK%20DANIEL), [Wurtsboro, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Wurtsboro), S/N 3225 - [N7182Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7182Z): [Hutcherson David R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HUTCHERSON%20DAVID%20R), [Gretna, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Gretna), built 1993, S/N RW152-2008 - [N72052](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N72052): [Mefford Farril G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MEFFORD%20FARRIL%20G), [Colcord, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Colcord), S/N B88N - [N73TN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N73TN): [Blevins Larry Dean](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BLEVINS%20LARRY%20DEAN), [Statesville, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Statesville), built 2026, S/N 3667 - [N7818F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7818F): [Crabtree William D Sr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CRABTREE%20WILLIAM%20D%20SR), [Big Lake, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Big%20Lake), built 1986, S/N 3085 - [N808RS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N808RS): [Makai Sky Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MAKAI%20SKY%20INC), [Kahului, HI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/HI/Kahului), built 2004, S/N RSRW001 - [N828X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N828X): [Wolcott Dennis L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WOLCOTT%20DENNIS%20L), [Jasper, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Jasper), S/N 1 - [N853KH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N853KH): [Habegger Kevin M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HABEGGER%20KEVIN%20M), [Sugar Land, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Sugar%20Land), built 1988, S/N 85E3333A - [N964UE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N964UE): [Gilson Ronald V](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GILSON%20RONALD%20V), [Crescent City, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Crescent%20City), built 2023, S/N 8164 - [N96RP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N96RP): [Peck Randy M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PECK%20RANDY%20M), [Needmore, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Needmore), built 1989, S/N 3296 - [N99TE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N99TE): [Roper Aviation Services Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROPER%20AVIATION%20SERVICES%20INC), [Alva, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Alva), S/N 6306 ## NTSB investigations (19) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB CEN24FA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24FA248), Jul 5, 2024: Rotorway Scorpion 133 (N51017), Andale, KS, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s abrupt control inputs, which resulted in a low-G condition, main rotor mast bumping, and subsequent severing of the tailboom by the main rotor blades. - [NTSB ERA24LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA263), Jun 14, 2024: Rotorway Exec (N99TE), Alva, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of tail rotor control as a result of unsecured tail rotor drive belt tensioner bolts. - [NTSB ERA13LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA087), Dec 13, 2012: Rotorway DB-1 (N828X), Mayland, TN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain helicopter control following a high-side governor failure for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination. - [NTSB CEN11LA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA305), Apr 23, 2011: D & D Rotorway Exec (N614S), Massillon, OH, substantial damage. Probable cause: The excessive wear on the secondary shaft, from the inner bearing race, which resulted in the transmission clutch disengagement and a loss of power to the rotor system. - [NTSB NYC07LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA030), Nov 18, 2006: Stump Rotorway Exec 90 (N169JS), Manchester, NH, substantial damage. Probable cause: An improperly installed oil line, which resulted in oil line fatigue failure and a subsequent loss of oil to the engine. A contributing factor was the sloping terrain at the forced landing site. - [NTSB FTW04LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA131), May 15, 2004: Cooke Rotorway Exec (N319RC), Willis, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The partial loss of engine power due to the failure of the #1 cylinder valve retainer clip. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB IAD01LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA109), Sep 30, 2001: Rhoades Rotorway Exec 162F (N25GR), Whitehouse, OH, substantial damage. Probable cause: The soft terrain condition, which resulted in the helicopter's rollover during the forced landing. A factor was the loss of engine power due to engine overtemperature for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB LAX01LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA068), Jan 1, 2001: Wallace Rotorway Exec 152 (N94LW), Placerville, CA, destroyed. Probable cause: The failure of the student pilot to maintain adequate ground clearance while hovering. - [NTSB IAD00LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA071), Aug 5, 2000: Showalter Rotorway 152 (N11662), Ravenna, OH, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot/owner's inadequate installation of an ignition lead that resulted in a partial loss of engine power and forced landing to unsuitable terrain. A factor in the accident was the soybean crop… - [NTSB IAD00LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA065), Jul 23, 2000: Rotorway Exec 90 (N651GE), Circleville, OH, substantial damage. Probable cause: Pilot's improper decision to depart a confined area with two people onboard, which resulted in a loss of rotor RPM and collision with a utility pole and wires. - [NTSB LAX97LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA197), May 31, 1997: Rotorway 162F (N176BT), Phoenix, AZ, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: the owner/builder incorrectly installed the tail rotor drive pulley mounting scissors, overtorqued the pivot belts, did not perform the required maintenance lubrication of the pivot belts, and failed… - [NTSB IAD96LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA094), Jun 10, 1996: Rotorway Exec 152 (N7182Z), Gretna, VA, destroyed. Probable cause: failure of the bearing assembly shaft insert inside the main rotor shaft. Related factors are the jammed rotorcraft flight control which restricted the pilot's ability to control the helicopter and… - [NTSB NYC95DNC01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95DNC01), Dec 28, 1994: Wyman Scorpion II (N65562), Cornish Flat, NH, destroyed. Probable cause: PARTIAL FAILURE AND SUBSEQUENT PARTIAL SEPARATION OF SKIN ON THE UNDERSIDE OF ONE MAIN ROTOR BLADE, WHICH RESULTED IN A SEVERE VIBRATION, IN-FLIGHT LOSS OF AIRCRAFT CONTROL, AND IMPACT WITH THE… - [NTSB MIA94LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA137), May 13, 1994: Richmond Rotorway Executive (N520PR), Ormond Beach, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S IMPROPER AUTOROTATION FOLLOWING PARTIAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER WHICH RESULTED IN AN INFLIGHT COLLISION WITH A FENCE PRIOR TO GROUND TOUCHDOWN. - [NTSB FTW93FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93FA002), Oct 2, 1992: Clatanoff Rotorway Exec (N41KC), Wimberley, TX, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: THE DELAMINATION OF THE SKIN ON A MAIN ROTOR BLADE. - [NTSB CHI92DEM01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DEM01), Apr 18, 1992: Rose Wesley Rotorway WR Exec (N6617L), Hudsonville, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE FAILURE OF AN INTAKE VALVE SPRING. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE LOW ALTITUDE AT WHICH THE AUTOROTATION WAS INITIATED AND THE SOFT TERRAIN ON WHICH THE HELICOPTER WAS LANDED. - [NTSB BFO92FLQ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92FLQ01), Mar 23, 1992: James D. Riehm Rotorway Exec (N191JD), Bowling Green, KY, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE ROTOR RPM WHICH RESULTED IN THE INFLIGHT LOSS OF CONTROL. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE AND OVERCONFIDENCE IN HIS ABILITY. - [NTSB BFO91LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA012), Nov 12, 1990: Taylor Rotorway Executive (N514RT), Keysville, VA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A JAMMED ENGINE THROTTLE CABLE. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT ARE INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE INSPECTION AND LOW ROTOR RPM. - [NTSB MKC87DCA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87DCA02), Jul 19, 1987: Rotorway Exec (N275FS), Highridge, MO, substantial damage ## FAA accident and incident reports (24) From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [Accident 20240705010539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240705010539A), Jul 5, 2024: Faber Vincent L SCORPION 133 (N51017), Andale, KS, Destroyed, 1 fatal. At approximately 8:01 am CDT on 7/05/2024, a single engine rotorway scorpion 133 amateur-built helicopter crashed into a small wooded area on the southwest… - [Accident 20240614018579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240614018579A), Jun 14, 2024: Eberhart Terry A ROTORWAY EXEC 162F (N99TE), Alva, FL, Substantial damage. On June 14, 2024 an expiermental helicopter flew from , Alva, Florida to 87FL. After one pass of the airport the helicopter entered what was described as an… - [Accident 20121213028349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20121213028349A), Dec 13, 2012: Lawson Donald B DB-1 (N828X), Crossville, TN, Substantial damage. Aircraft [privacy data omitted] and pilot at the time of the accident [privacy data omitted] had an auto governor kit installed on this aircraft. Auto governor… - [Accident 20110423009559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110423009559A), Apr 23, 2011: D & D Aircraft ROTORWAY EXEC (N614S), Massillon, OH, Substantial damage. Cruise at 2000' MSL 2 miles south of wayne county airport the pilot said the engine went through 10,000 RPM he than auto rotaed into a corn field which was… - [Accident 20061118029609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20061118029609A), Nov 18, 2006: Stumpj EXEC90 (N169JS), Manchester, NH, Substantial damage. (-23) N169JS with pilot and passenger was enroute from mht to ash at 1000 ft approximately 4 miles northwest of mht. There was a large puff of blue smoke… - [Accident 20040515009439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040515009439A), May 15, 2004: Amtr ROTORWAYEXEC (N319RC), Willis, TX, Substantial damage. (-23) Helicopter lifted off of wooden dock approximately 3 feet and started to depart when a ratcheting sound was heard by the pilot and the helicopter started… - [Accident 20010930027559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010930027559A), Sep 30, 2001: N25GR, Whitehouse, OH, No damage. (-23) The pilot attempted to land an experimental helicopter, N25GR, at his residence [privacy data omitted] the pilot reported the helicopter engine started… - [Incident 20010603013199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010603013199I), Jun 3, 2001: Amtr BU152 (N99BU), Marietta, GA, Destroyed. (-23)PIC had performed about four hours of ground and hover flight testing on the helicopter. During the last check after hoving for about five minutes, an… - [Accident 20010101027539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010101027539A), Jan 1, 2001: Amtr EXEC (N94LW), Placerville, CA, Destroyed. (.4) On January 1, 2001, at 1529 hours pacific standard time, a wallace rotorway Exec 152 amateur-built helicopter, N94LW, was destroyed when it rolled over… - [Accident 20000805004579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000805004579A), Aug 5, 2000: N11662, Ravenna, OH, No damage. (.4) The homebuilt helicopter was in cruise flight at 70 knots approximately 600 feet above ground level (AGL) when the pilot heard a loud report from behind… - [Accident 20000723043009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000723043009A), Jul 23, 2000: Amtr ROTORWAYEXEC (N651GE), Circleville, OH, Destroyed. (-23) Pilot had lifted off from a small lot adjacent to his home. Purpose of flight was a passenger sight seeing flight even though pilot did not hold an… - [Incident 19970527014699I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970527014699I), May 27, 1997: Amtr ROTORWAYEXEC (N4026Z), Alexandria Bay, NY, Minor damage. Narrative: during an instructional flight, a landing with simulated antitorque failure was being performed. During run-on, the student pilot was allowed to… - [Incident 19970127000919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970127000919I), Jan 27, 1997: Amtr ROTORWAYEXEC (N86PJ), John Day, OR, Destroyed. Narrative: on Monday, 1/27/97, at approximately 0915 hours local, private pilot evan j. sherman and his recently assembled amateur-built rotorway helicopter… - [Accident 19941228048329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19941228048329A), Dec 28, 1994: Amtrrw SCORPION2 (N65562), Cornish Flat, NH, Substantial damage. Main rotors failed on landing approach. Attempted autorotation. Rotated 180 degrees. Impacted ground backwards. - [Incident 19940709018049I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940709018049I), Jul 9, 1994: Amtrrw SCORPION2 (N7064C), Firth, NE, Minor damage. Practicing quick stops. Lost rotor rpms,settled bucked skid. Rotors hit. Lost all control,collapsed other skid. - [Accident 19940513010839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940513010839A), May 13, 1994: Amtr ROTORWAYEXEC (N520PR), Ormond Beach, FL, Substantial damage. Lost power after takeoff. Turned around. Descended. Hit fence. Flipped. Carbon build up on valves. Cylinders glazed - [Accident 19921002039969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19921002039969A), Oct 2, 1992: Amtr ROTORWAYEXEC (N41KC), Wimberley, TX, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Main rotor blade delaminated in flight causing breakup and fire. Used rotors were installed all other parts new. - [Incident 19920820037429I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920820037429I), Aug 20, 1992: Amtr ROTORWAYEXEC (N6617L), Spring Lake, MI, Minor damage. Experienced partial loss of power after takeoff. Found engine functions properly with rotors disconnected. - [Accident 19920418010419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920418010419A), Apr 18, 1992: Amtr ROTORWAYEXEC (N6617L), Hudsonville, MI, Substantial damage. Engine lost power on takeoff. Autorotated into hard landing. Skids were torn off. Rolled over. Broken valve spring. - [Accident 19920323007999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920323007999A), Mar 23, 1992: Amtr ROTORWAYEXEC (N191JD), Bowling Green, KY, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Witness heard explosion and helicopter spin to ground. Main rotor struck tail boom. Did not take rotorway training - [Accident 19901112049709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901112049709A), Nov 12, 1990: Amtr ROTORWAYEXEC (N514RT), Keysville, VA, Substantial damage. Engine overspeed en route. Shutdown. Autorotated. Rotor decay clearing trees folded skids. Throttle cable fouled. - [Incident 19880925053479I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880925053479I), Sep 25, 1988: Amtr ROTORWAYEXEC (N875DC), Temperance, MI, Minor damage. Smoke and steam in cockpit. Lost power. Autorotated to corn field. Rolled over and rotor blades struck ground. - [Accident 19870719035289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870719035289A), Jul 19, 1987: Amtr ROTORWAYEXEC (N275FS), Highridge, MO, Substantial damage. Near gross on takeoff and high temperature caused helicopter to settle into trees. - [Incident 19870627041229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870627041229I), Jun 27, 1987: Amtr ROTORWAYEXEC (N10RE), Midwest City, OK, Substantial damage. Police were notified of a helicopter crash. Aircraft was lying on its side. Non cooperative owner claims eng. Test. --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.